Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of balloon tamponade in the management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Methods: Retrospective review of 58 women who underwent balloon tamponade for severe PPH ...

Researchers have demonstrated that intrauterine balloon tamponade combined with mid-section loop ligation significantly improves the management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), especially in patients ...

Background and Aims: Recent progress in the treatment of variceal bleeding might have reduced the impact of variceal bleeding on survival in patients with esophageal varices. We conducted a ...

Background: Esophageal ... varices devascularization, the left branch of the portal vein was punctured under ultrasound guidance to inject an appropriate contrast agent for portal vein imaging. An ...

Nonselective beta blockers or endoscopic band ligation (EVL) are recommended for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in patients with esophageal varices. However, it has been found that ...

Besides GERD, there are other causes of esophageal narrowing, such as: The main treatment for esophageal stricture is dilation. In this procedure, the esophagus is stretched using a mechanical dilator ...

Portal hypertension occurs when the portal pressure rises above 10 mm Hg. Pressures can rise up to 30 mm Hg, so the pressure exerted and maintained on the oesophageal balloon to tamponade the varices ...

“Bluey” fans, no need to be deflated! A 51-foot-long balloon of the beloved hit kids’ TV character popped during inflation Wednesday — but has made a quick recovery ready to fly during the ...

The exact cause of esophageal cancer is unknown, but genetics appears to play a role. Several risk factors for the disease have also been identified. These vary depending on the type of cancer, with ...

There are also six "balloonicles," hybrid balloon-vehicles that roll along the route, featuring Baby Dinos, Go Bowling, Mouse King, Bluey's Granny's Car, and the Nutcracker. We're most excited ...